Synonyms of of late

of late

phrase

as in late

not long ago

He has of late taken to knitting and crocheting.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• late
• just
• now
• lately
• new
• newly
• recently
• only
• freshly
• latterly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• before
• early
• earlier
• previously
• ago
• formerly
• anciently
• heretofore
• erstwhile
• hitherto

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of of late

The president found time to talk again about one of his favorite subjects of late — grass — and praised at length ScottsMiracle-Gro. — Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

The swelter of late summer in New York City is notoriously gross. — Sidney Madden, VIBE.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Like many Salvadoran journalists of late, Dada’s work has forced him into exile. — Daniel Castro, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2026

The Temporary has been on a roll of late, with its revenue virtually even with Bally’s interim casino in downtown Chicago. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026